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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,247.41, 584,088.71 and 232,278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,247.41, 584,088.71 and 232,278.57 is: 320,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,247.41 : 584,088.71 = 232,278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,247.41/584,088.71 = 232,278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,247.41x = 584,088.71 × 232,278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,247.41x = 135,671,289,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,671,289,150.55/423,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,548.42

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